Here’s an interesting, slightly nostalgic, and critical review of Micrografx Designer 9 — written as if from a veteran graphic designer who’s seen it all.
The myth of the lonely individual does not exist in traditional India. Dinner is a collective. In a haveli (mansion) in Jodhpur, three generations sit cross-legged on the floor. The youngest son, a college student, argues with his grandfather about politics. The mother passes a bowl of gatte ki sabzi (chickpea dumplings in curry). The daughter-in-law, who works as a doctor, updates everyone on a new vaccine. micrografx designer 9
No one eats alone. In India, loneliness is considered a luxury illness. The family unit—messy, loud, and interfering—is the ultimate social safety net. Even the family dog eats a roti soaked in milk under the table. 8:00 PM: The Joint Family Dinner The myth
Micrografx’s true value was its massive library of SmartWorks clipart. Unlike generic JPEGs, these were fully vector, multi-layered, and "intelligent." Hanging onto an old CD-ROM of Micrografx Designer 9 meant having access to thousands of technical symbols: hydraulic valves, electronic components, office furniture, and network devices. These symbols often contained hidden data fields, allowing users to embed part numbers or pricing directly into the graphic. these were fully vector